Onyinyechi Basil, a 25-year-old from Anambra State, has emerged as the winner of Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 after a glamorous finale at the Balmoral Event Centre in Lagos on Saturday.
Basil outshone 20 other contestants across swimsuit, evening gown, and question-and-answer rounds, impressing both the judges and audience with her poise, intelligence, and advocacy. She succeeds Chidimma Adetishina, the outgoing queen, and now takes on the responsibility of representing Nigeria at the global Miss Universe 2025 competition.
Highlighting her platform, Basil emphasised her commitment to promoting women’s education and empowerment. “I want young girls to know that they can be more, achieve more, and still celebrate their cultural identity,” she said after her crowning moment.
Her victory adds to Anambra State’s growing presence in national pageants, reinforcing the state’s reputation for producing beauty queens with strong voices on social issues.
As Nigeria’s representative on the world stage, Basil aims to use her reign to advocate for education, empower young women, and promote cultural diversity.
Erizia Rubyjeana
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